How long does a visit to Hohlandsbourg castle take?

The exact duration is not specified, but the site includes several areas to explore, such as the courtyard, the keep and the ramparts.

Is Hohlandsbourg castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

A reserved car park for people with reduced mobility is available near the entrance, though full accessibility of the site is not specified.

Can I visit with a dog?

Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.

When was Hohlandsbourg castle built?

Construction began in 1278 under the Habsburgs.

Is there free parking near the castle?

Yes, several free car parks are located below the site.

Château du Hohlandsbourg

Wintzenheim

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €7
Child: €4.50
Reduced: €4.50

Free for Children under 6; free entry during the European Heritage Days

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Prices checked at the source on August 4, 2026

Where: Wintzenheim

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Open within 20 km

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Hohlandsbourg stands in Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 13th century, 14th century, second half of the 16th century). Adult admission costs 7 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Perched on a rocky spur above Colmar and the Alsace plain, Hohlandsbourg castle stands at 620 metres, its medieval remains still visible today. Built from 1278 onward by the Habsburgs, the stronghold was reinforced with new defences in the 16th century before being partly dismantled in the 17th. Visitors can explore the original keep, a broad courtyard and an artillery bastion, with views that reach as far as the Alps on a clear day.

What to know

The full adult admission fee is 7 euros.
Several free car parks are located below the castle, with a reserved space for visitors with reduced mobility near the entrance.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Access is on foot from the car parks, along a path leading up to the site.
The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1840.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: €7
Child: €4.50
Reduced: €4.50

Free for Children under 6; free entry during the European Heritage Days

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Several free car parks below the château (P1, P2 Sibler, P4 Corbeau); reserved disabled parking in front of the entrance

A car park with about ten spaces for people with disabilities is located in front of the château entrance. Wheelchair access is possible, except on the ramparts. A lift is available in the museum.

On site

Food and drink
Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Wintzenheim · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Route des Cinq Châteaux, 68920

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Château phone number

+33 3 89 30 10 20

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00085738
Period of construction: second half of the 13th century, 14th century, second half of the 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château du Hohlandsbourg: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €7. Child: €4.50. Reduced: €4.50. Free for: children under 6; free entry during the European Heritage Days.
How long does a visit to Hohlandsbourg castle take?: The exact duration is not specified, but the site includes several areas to explore, such as the courtyard, the keep and the ramparts.
Is Hohlandsbourg castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: A reserved car park for people with reduced mobility is available near the entrance, though full accessibility of the site is not specified.
Can I visit with a dog?: Yes, dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash.
When was Hohlandsbourg castle built?: Construction began in 1278 under the Habsburgs.
Is there free parking near the castle?: Yes, several free car parks are located below the site.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website